Transforming Aquaponics: Leveraging Digital Twins for Sustainable Agriculture

Project title: Transforming Aquaponics: Leveraging Digital Twins for Sustainable Agriculture

Position: PhD / Masters student

Benefits: 

• 100% tuition fee waiver

• RM2,850 monthly stipend (up to 42 months for PhD and up to 27 months for Masters) 

Supervisors: Dr Veera Ragavan S. , Dr. M. Ayoub Juman

Project Description: 

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, which requires careful monitoring for optimal functioning. Aquaponics demands meticulous monitoring but human and environmental intervention leaves the system vulnerable to serious failures. An innovative solution is a fully automated aquaponic system with online monitoring and self-diagnosis capabilities. This research internship empowers undergraduates to pioneer the digital transformation of agriculture and engineer a greener tomorrow using Digital Twin technology, Data Analytics, IoT, and AI. Join us in addressing UN SDGs Zero Hunger and Sustainable Cities and Communities goals.

Requirements:

1. Open to Malaysian or International Candidates

2. Hold an excellent Bachelor degree with CGPA of at least [3.00 (Second upper) or equivalent (for Masters)] / [3.67 (First class) or equivalent (for PhD)] in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar disciplines. 

3. Students who are expected to graduate in the near future are encouraged to apply.

4. Having prior journal publications is preferable

5. Strong analytical skills and mathematical background.

6. Fundamental knowledge in the areas of AI / IoT

7. Strong skills in programming/ using tools, such as Python

8. Excellent, motivated, and self-driven and Hands-on.

Please contact Dr Veera Ragavan S. via email : veera.ragavan@monash.edu